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Amen Thompson thrives in starting role as Rockets hold off LeBron James, Lakers
Rockets guard Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points vs. the Lakers and Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 rebounds) flourished in his new starting role.
Rockets' Amen Thompson breaks silence on monster game vs. Lakers after suspension
Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets got real on returning from his suspension against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rockets hold off Lakers rally behind Amen Thompson monster double-double
Rockets 119, Lakers 115. The Rockets almost let a 22-point lead evaporate and survived a LeBron James onslaught. Jalen Green scored 33 points on 12-of-24 shooting. Amen
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson's Return is Timely
The Houston Rockets' loss to the Boston Celtics wasn't the only bad news on Friday. Ime Udoka reported that Jabari Smith broke his hand during shootaround Frida
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Confirmed starter Sunday
Thompson is in the Rockets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thompson has finished serving a two-game suspension due to an on-court altercation he had with Tyler Herro against the Heat on Sunday,
Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight
The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night.
Rockets’ Amen Thompson’s Suspension Comes at a Tough Time for Houston
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson is expected to be suspended, and it comes at a rough point in the season for the team.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Will start following suspension
Thompson is expected to be inserted into the Rockets ' starting lineup after serving his two-game suspension after Jabari Smith fractured his left hand during Friday's shootaround, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson says fight with Miami's Tyler Herro wasn't personal
Amen Thompson said 'a little grabbing' set off his fight with Tyler Herro in a tense game where five players and two coaches were ejected.
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With Jabari Smith Jr. out, Amen Thompson takes over as Houston’s starting power forward
With Jabari Smith Jr. out at least a month due to injury, Amen Thompson is now Houston’s starter at power forward for the foreseeable future.
Amen Thompson throws Tyler Herro to court, leading to brawl, ejections in Heat-Rockets
Two Rockets players — Thompson and Jalen Green — were ejected along with Udoka and Rockets assistant coach Ben Sullivan. The ...
Four Rockets, Heat Players Ejected After Amen Thompson Throws Tyler Herro to Floor
As a result of the skirmish, four players (and two coaches) were ejected, including Herro and Terry Rozier from the Heat, as ...
Green has 33 points, VanVleet's late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers
Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from January 5, 2025 on ESPN.
Lakers' second-half rally falls short against Rockets
After falling behind by 22 points in first half, the Lakers have a chance to force overtime but a turnover on an inbound play ...
Building momentum, Lakers take aim at banged-up Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have won two of their first three games since acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets last Sunday, the latest move from a franchise in desperate ...
Lakers’ comeback attempt thwarted in loss to Rockets
The Lakers’ comeback attempt against the Houston Rockets on Sunday was thwarted by errant out-of-bounds plays late, stopping them from overcoming the Rockets’ early interior dominance. The Lakers fell ...